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Trivago Still Presses for Maximum Growth
The key to success in many industries is to grow as quickly as possible to stay ahead of the competition. For online travel company Trivago (NASDAQ: TRVG), the presence of large competitors has....
Under Activist Investor Pressure, Hudson's Bay Sells Lord & Taylor Flagship Store
Multinational retail giant Hudson's Bay (TSX: HBC) has experienced another round of upheaval in the past week. Last Friday, the company revealed that its CEO will step down at the end of the....
PACCAR Inc. Keeps Cruising, but the Market's Worried About Something
PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ: PCAR) reported strong results for its third quarter on Oct. 24. Revenue increased 19% and net income was up 16%, with both numbers even coming in ahead of Wall Street analyst....
More Evidence That Apple's $1,150 iPhone X Will Sell Well -- if Apple Can Build Them
Ever since the unveiling, many have been balking at the $1,000 starting price tag for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) forthcoming iPhone X. At a time when smartphone commoditization already has a firm grip....
2018 Estate Tax Rates
If you plan to leave assets to your loved ones after your death, then you at least need to consider the possibility that you'll owe federal estate tax. The so-called "death tax" is calculated....
This Marijuana Stock, With Its Eggs in 1 Basket, Popped 14% Last Week
When it comes to the markets' fastest growing industries, investors would have a hard time finding a group of stocks growing quicker than marijuana. According to a report from Marijuana Business....
Polaris Rides Higher on RZR Sales, Indian Motorcycle Strength
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday morning, highlighting significant improvements in sales of its RZR side-by-side vehicles, market-share gains for....
Most Americans Have Financial Regrets. Here's How to Move Past Yours.
We all make mistakes in life, and that includes money-related decisions. If you're bemoaning a specific aspect of your finances, you can take comfort in knowing you're nowhere near alone. A good....
What's Biogen's Big Risk?
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB), one of the world's leading biopharma companies, generates billions of dollars in sales every quarter. But I'm increasingly concerned that headwinds facing its top-selling....
3 Stocks to Buy for the Next Generation
Cutting-edge technology could make ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB), Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), and TransEnterix (NYSEMKT: TRXC) smart stocks for people to buy and hold for the long haul. Our Motley Fool....
1 Small-Cap Biotech Stock to Buy Right Now
Enzymes. You may not realize it, but they're pretty important to daily life. Your high-efficiency, phosphate-free laundry detergent that removes even the most stubborn stains in cold water? That's....
Better Buy: Johnson & Johnson vs. Pfizer
They're two of the oldest, largest, and most respected healthcare companies around. But one has made investors much happier than the other in recent years. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) stock....
3 Things to Watch When ConocoPhillips Reports Q3 Earnings
Oil and gas investors, hold your breath. Q3 2017 earnings in the energy sector are right around the corner, and one of the first companies to report is ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), the largest....
What Is Your Greatest Strength -- and How Has It Helped Your Career?
We all have things that set us apart from the pack, and knowing what those strengths are can help us advance our careers in different ways. It's an especially good idea to know how to play up your....
HP's Plans for 3D Metal Printing Could be a Game Changer
HP (NYSE: HPQ) CEO Dion Weisler recently revealed that his company planned to launch next-gen 3D printers that could produce metal objects. Weisler didn't reveal much else about the technology or....
Is Pfizer Inc. a Buy?
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) shares have risen around 12% this year, in step with the iShares US Pharmaceuticals index. With talk of another spinoff and strong sales growth, this big pharma stock looks....
If You're in Your 50s, Consider Buying These 3 Stocks
Back when I had a financial-services practice, it was common for my clients in their 50s to lean toward ultra-conservative investments such as investment-grade bonds. However, with five to 10....
Harley-Davidson's Earnings Report Is Even Worse Than You Might Think
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) may have beaten Wall Street's profit expectations, but that's because analysts had set the bar so low. The third-quarter earnings report was actually quite bad. In....
Online Shoppers Plan to Outspend In-Store Shoppers This Holiday Season
Not only will more people be shopping online this holiday season, those that that do will be spending more than people who elect to shop in brick-and-mortar retailers.In fact, the average U.S.....
Is 69 a Good Age to File for Social Security?
When we think about filing for Social Security, several key ages tend to jump out. Age 62, for example, is the earliest point at which workers are allowed to start taking benefits. Age 70, on the....
7 Gaming Stats That Prove Esports Is the Next Big Thing
Image source: Getty Images.If the idea of video games becoming popular spectator events that rival leading professional sports leagues in terms of viewership seems like a pipe dream, it....
1 Reason to Buy FireEye Stock, and 1 Reason to Stay Away
FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) has turned out to be a terrific investment this year. The cybersecurity specialist's stock hit a 52-week high earlier this month and has gained 40% so far in 2017. The....
T-Mobile Continues to Take Share From Its Rivals
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 23, and the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier furthered its assault on industry titans Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE:....
Why NV5 Global Should Be on Your Watch List
Infrastructure is a multitrillion-dollar industry worldwide, yet it gets relatively little analyst coverage. In this Industry Focus clip, Motley Fool writer Jason Hall gives his pitch for NV5....
Skechers Sprints to the Head of Wall Street; P&G's Mixed Report Left It Limping
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross discuss what Skechers (NYSE: SKX) is....